Singer IU showcased a sexier side of herself in a recent publication of a Japanese magazine.

Japanese magazine 'CanCam' included an interview with the singer as well as some new pictorials in their March 2012 issue, which feature IU's dark smokey makeup and fierce gaze - bringing out the singer's more mysterious and sensual appeal.

It was a side of IU that was not seen before in Korea, and left her Korean fans pleasantly surprised.

Fans who caught a glimpse of IU's new grown up look remarked, "Cute and sexy, infinitely attractive", "She promotes in Japan with a different image?", "Didn't even recognize her", and "Pretty no matter what she does."

In related news, IU is getting ready to release her first Japanese album on March 21st.

 

Source & Image : SportsChosun via Nate